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Sited in a converted cattle barn, this shop houses diverse items of vintage china, pottery, glassware, silver and other forms of decorative objects.
What people had to say...
2007
1st visit. Wonderful! Peaceful. Relaxing. Great food.
Chris and Ed
Oct 2007
Superb scones. Delightful atmosphere. Will return again.
B
Oct 2007
Had a lovely lunch with friends on my birthday. Thank you all very much.
V and M Houseman
2007
Our first visit too. The first of many. The only word I can think of to describe the experience is Wonderful
J Ashwell
2007
My first visit to Holmdale House - what a delight!! Definitely be back again! Could've sat here all day!!
Katie
2007
Scones to die for - worth the 13,000 mile trip!
Jean and Ivor Clarkson (New Zealand)
2007
Nice relaxing place
Ryan
2007
Lovely cakes and coffee. Good service Flora!
Kate
2007
So relaxing, no pressure. Will be back very often
Janet
2007
Lovely cuppa in colourful surroundings!
J Hull
2007
Found it by mistake. What a find. So relaxing
Sue
2007
Love the scones gorg.!!! Will be back
Sophie
2007
I'm really full because your cakes are nice.
Olivia
2007
Yum cake, Love
Nicole
Jul 2007
Beautiful garden and wonderful tea and cakes. We'll call again soon
Alice
Jul 2007
Super
A Turner
Jul 2007
It's always such a pleasure to visit your tearoom and garden.
J + B Redman
2007
Reminds me of a place in New Zealand. Very very nice
E + M Miller (New Zealand)
2007
Delicious caramel slice yummy! Love the place its cosy and warm! Been here twice and loved it had a great time and hope to return again and have another delicious caramel slice
Michelle
2007
Thank you for your lovely coffee and sponge.
Rita and Frank
2007
Thank you for a lovely sponge.
Karin and John
May 2007
Thank you for your lovely scones and coffee, nicely presented - we will be back soon.
Ralph and Pauline
May 2007
A real discovery - truly beautiful surroundings - fabulous scones. Will return with our friends.
Graham
2007
An enjoyable and peaceful place to enjoy a delicious scone at 11'o'clock. Wonderful
Nicola
2007
Thank you
M Stark and R Clark
May 2007
Back again to enjoy your delicious scones. See you next year!
Barbara (Canada)
2007
Once again we return. once again lovely
T and H Ellis
May 2007
Found Holmdale House at last. What an attractive and peaceful place to stop off at for coffee. Will be back
John and Diane
2007
What a delight Holmdale House is! Utterly charming, quaint and hospitable. Peaceful and relaxing. Food is absolutely gorgeous and presented beautifully
Amelie and Gareth
Apr 2007
On community arts project walking the Spires and Steeples route- did a detour to sample the amaing fruit cake and enjoy the curios. Thanks
Lynn
2007
Splendid scone and tea with parsnip soup to start! We'll be back.
Mark and Haley, Jamie,Liam and Tilly
Apr 2007
Wonderful feeling of how we used to live
Anon.
Mar 2007
We come here for 3 years now and every time 'tea and scone' is excellent! We have wonderful time here and enjoy friendly chat with the owners. Vegetarian lunches are always very tempting and affordable!
Anna
Mar 2007
Delightful experience
Dan
Mar 2007
Visit you many times, always delightful.
Betty and Peter
Mar 2007
Great! Will tell all my friends.
S Watson
Feb 2007
The most delicious parsnip soup we've ever had, our congratulations - we will be back
Don and Diana
Dec 2006
Beautiful tea and cakes. Many thanks
Gemma
2006
Wonderful
J + B Realman
Nov 2006
Regulars to this tranquil setting. Best scones ever + we come from Devon!
Frances and John
2006
Just like England used to be
Jim and Yvonne
Sep 2006
Lovely, very tranquil
Anon.
Aug 2006
So peaceful, lovely place to visit
Anon.
Aug 2006
Our first visit - but not our last - Delightful
Antoinette
2006
Our first visit - excellent food in a haven of peace.
Barbara + John
2006
Ian and Stewart - two stars in the Licolnshire scene.
Anon.
2006
We've had a lovely time. We'll definitely come again.
Jan Cowan
Aug 2006
This is the place I love to escape to in the afternoons when I've taken my 3yr old to nursery. Ah peace and sanity regained
a local mum
Jun 2006
A lovely tranquil setting. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Many thanks
BK and M
Jun 2006
Not a garden but a lovely journey through nature, very restorative.
J + B Johnson
2006
Very relaxing.
Anon.
2006
B*g*er - you've put your prices up + now I don't have enough money for 2 pieces of your fantastic fruit cake!.
Rachel
2006
What a wonderful find!
X
2006
Beautifully presented and tasty food followed by fantastic cakes. Coming back again
Tony
2006
The Scones/cream/Jam put Cornwall to shame.
Paul and Sheila Crowther
May 2006
A small haven of peace and tranquility in an ever changing + busy world. I'm coming back
Denise P
May 2006
First visit ant disappointed
B
May 2006
Had a scone w/raspberry jam - excellent. A lovely place to stop.
Robert (Chicago USA)
Apr 2006
Best afternoon tea in Lincolnshire! Keep up the good work.
J + P Cooke
Mar 2006
It is a wonderful place and give a comfort feeling. The food is so good. (from Arabic)
X
Jan 2006
A quintessentially English Tea House
Anon.
2005
We have been coming since you first opened. The standards never slip and it just gets better and better. We tell all our friends where to find you and will keep on coming as long as you stay open. Good luck and thanks
Carol and David Green
2005
A very nice location and meal.
Wiltshire
2005
A lovely tea room with wonderful cakes. Would love to come again when next in the area
Hannah
2005
What a lovely place! Will be back!
Lizzie Marshall
2005
Such a lovely place for a coffee and a natter, peaceful and serene.
Pat Nichols
2005
Best scones ever! A great stop over.
Anon.
2005
Lovely!.
X
2005
Such a lovely place to be.
David and Jannie
Jun 2005
What a joy and delight to see what England's about. Fantastic coffee, service,scones,view. Will be back. A hidden gem!
E and C Ironmonger
Jun 2005
Great scones. Enjoyed visiting.
Barbara Preston (Canada)
May 2005
First visit - wonderful, impeccably set out. Definitely a labour of love. Thank you so much
Ann and Barbara
Apr 2005
Lovely! Thank you
Katie Day
2004
Very civilised olde world atmosphere. Well done
David Robinson
Aug 2004
10/10 for the 'improvement'. Very enjoyable
B and E Taylor
Jun 2004
This place was recommended by Pitchaway Guest House and it certainly lives up to its reputation. Absolutely an amazing ethos
Sally and Audrey
Jun 2004
Loved the peace and quiet, also excellent homemade cakes. Looking forward to next visit
ML
Jun 2004
Loved the peppermint tea. Scones excellent
Des
Jun 2004
Tranquility at its best, such places are few and far between.
G Wendella
Jun 2004
Very enjoyable, excellent scones, lovely cream (no good for my waistline)
V.G
Jun 2004
Just sat here listening to the birds and enjoying the lovely tea and fruitcake.
P.R.
Jun 2004
A very enjoyable afternoon. Will try and get more often
C Goldson
2004
So peaceful and relaxing. Lovely music. Beautiful setting. Delicious tea. Interesting plants
P Lock
2004
Lovely place to visit.
D Fritchley and A Rogers
2004
Such a lovely place its a credit to you
Anon.
2004
Can't keep away - twice in one day
THe Boston crew!
May 2004
We love coming here! Special atmosphere Special people!
Nick and Rosie
Apr 2004
Delicious cake and very nice tea
Alison
2004
Love it here.
M and B Brothwell
2004
Wonderfull atmosphere! So friendly and great cakes
Lou Lynn
2004
Will return again - excellent
Pam and John
2004
Lovely tea and cakes scrumptious
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